E Digital Camera EX-Z4U User's Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. · Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User's Guide. · Keep the User's Guide in a safe place for future reference. · For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official Exilim Website at http://www.exilim.com/. K857PCM2DMX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. PHOTO CHARGE USB Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-21A) Strap CD-ROM USB Cable Basic Reference Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51J) 2 INTRODUCTION Contents I2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 11 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens Other 11 13 13 14 14 14 19 GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 19 General Guide ............................................................ 20 Camera USB Cradle REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 20 21 22 24 25 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 22 Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 25 Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26 Power Requirements ................................................. 26 To load the battery To remove the battery To charge the battery Power Supply Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 26 28 28 32 36 36 15 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! ............................................ 15 To configure display language and clock settings ..... 16 To record an image .................................................... 17 To view a recorded image .......................................... 17 To delete an image ..................................................... 18 Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 40 To configure display language and clock settings 41 3 INTRODUCTION 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 43 44 46 47 47 Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 64 Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 65 Adjusting White Balance Manually Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 66 69 Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 67 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) ............................................... 71 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 73 Recording Audio ......................................................... 75 Adding Audio to a Snapshot Recording Your Voice 75 76 Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 48 Using Zoom ................................................................ 49 Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Flash Precautions 49 50 53 53 Using the Flash .......................................................... 51 Using the Histogram .................................................. 78 REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 79 Specifying ISO Sensitivity Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 80 81 81 82 83 84 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 54 Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 55 To specify the image size To specify image quality 55 56 58 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Pan Focus Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 58 60 60 61 62 63 Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 58 4 INTRODUCTION 85 PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 86 103 DELETING FILES Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 85 Flipping the Display .................................................... 87 Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 88 Resizing an Image ..................................................... 89 Cropping an Image ..................................................... 90 Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 91 Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 92 Deleting a Single File ............................................... 103 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 104 105 FILE MANAGEMENT Memory Folders and Files To protect a single file To protect all files in memory To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 105 106 107 108 109 Folders ..................................................................... 105 Protecting Files ........................................................ 106 Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 92 Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 93 To specify the slideshow images To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval Using the Photo Stand Feature 95 96 96 97 DPOF ........................................................................ 107 PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 110 Exif Print .................................................................... 110 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 111 Using the FAVORITE Folder ..................................... 113 To To To To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder display a file in the FAVORITE folder delete a file from the FAVORITE folder delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 113 114 115 116 Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 98 Using Image Roulette ................................................ 99 Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 100 To re-record audio 101 Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 102 5 INTRODUCTION 117 OTHER SETTINGS To configure sound settings To set the volume level 117 118 130 USING A MEMORY CARD To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 131 132 132 133 Configuring Sound Settings ...................................... 117 Using a Memory Card .............................................. 131 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ............ 118 Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................. 119 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 121 Using the Alarm ........................................................ 122 To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm To select your Home Time zone To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format To display the World Time screen To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 122 123 123 124 125 125 126 127 Copying Files ........................................................... 134 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 134 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 135 136 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions USB Connection Precautions 141 145 Setting the Clock ...................................................... 123 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 136 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 141 Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer .................................................................. 145 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 146 Memory Data ............................................................ 147 DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 147 147 149 149 Using World Time ..................................................... 125 Changing the Display Language ............................. 128 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 128 6 INTRODUCTION 150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements 150 151 152 154 157 157 158 164 APPENDIX Using the Album Feature ......................................... 150 Menu Reference ....................................................... 164 Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 166 REC mode PLAY mode USB Cradle Indicator Lamps Display Messages Main Specifications 167 168 168 172 173 Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 157 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 169 Specifications ........................................................... 173 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ............................................................... 159 Getting Started Viewing the Contents of the "Read me" File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application 159 160 160 161 161 161 Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh .............................................................. 162 Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 162 163 7 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! · The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-Z4U. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or Photohands. · CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss. · The SD logo is a registered trademark. · Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). · Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. · The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. · Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others. · Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other related rights to these applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. I Copyright Restrictions Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized copying of snapshot files and audio files violates copyright laws and international contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international contracts. 8 INTRODUCTION Features · 4.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. · 2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen · 12X seamless zoom 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom · 10MB Flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. · Multi Auto Focus When "Multi" is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types. · Pan Focus This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that you do not miss that special moment when it happens. · Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion · Easy Charging Just place the camera onto t ...